At least 12 people died

The death toll from a stampede at a stadium in El Salvador is rising. Two people are in critical condition and dozens injured as fans jostled for space in the stands, AP reported.

Hours later, sources reported nine deaths. The latest figure given by Reuters is 12 deaths.

Injured fans are taken to an ambulance. (Photo: Reuters)

The incident occurred on the evening of May 20 at the Cuscatlan Stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador - a stadium with a capacity of more than 44,000 people. The match between Alianza and Deportivo FAS in the quarter-finals of the El Salvador National Cup was the center of attention for fans.

"The El Salvador Football Federation expresses its deep regret for the events that occurred at the Cuscatlan Stadium. We extend our condolences to the relatives of all the victims of this incident," the El Salvador Football Federation said in a statement. The agency confirmed that it is preparing a report and will coordinate with the authorities to resolve the incident.

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